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Was it not amazing that an allegedly remarkable swordsman should approach through the villages and towns at just such a time? Is that not an astonishing coincidence? And accompanied, as well! Yes, three or four must be available to assure matters. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 47, Sentence #16)

The tarn cavalry cannot withstand the fire of the iron dragon, which is even now poised to spread its wings. So time was bought for what, obviously an attempt on my life. And I have awaited your tiny league of assassins with interest. Was it not amazing that an allegedly remarkable swordsman should approach through the villages and towns at just such a time? Is that not an astonishing coincidence? And accompanied, as well! Yes, three or four must be available to assure matters. One might not be enough. I viewed you at the gate, with the Builder's glass, on the walks, approaching through the garden, even to the great portal itself. And so there was our swordsman, and his cohorts! And what cohorts, their features concealed with wind scarves! Who could they be? Would they not be, if possible, individuals familiar with the palace and its grounds, those who would have been within its rooms and corridors, who would know their way about? And the grounds! Did I not, through the Builder's glass, see one of your number adjust the vines of the blue climber on the railings of the garden bridge? Who but a gardener, and the finest of gardeners, would note, or be disturbed by, so small a fault in such a place?" "We are fools, indeed, great lord," said Nodachi, "but there was little else to be done. - (Rebels of Gor)